
What Cuts To USDA Funding Mean For America's Food Banks And Farms
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Impact of USDA Cuts on Food Security
This chapter explores the substantial cuts made by the USDA to vital programs that support food banks and local farms, particularly affecting food access for struggling communities. It highlights the repercussions of these cuts, including significant losses in food distribution and rising food insecurity among low-wage working families. The discussion also emphasizes the critical role of SNAP in stabilizing food banks and the potential threats posed by proposed legislation on food assistance programs.
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